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Want to be part of the 2018 SIT Conference?
Register now, before it's too late!
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Attention students, parents, and teachers!
Register now for the 2018 Students Involved with Technology (SIT) Conference!
This is the third consecutive year Bensenville School District 2 will host the SIT Conference. This year’s conference, with its theme of “Nothing but Net,” will be held
Saturday, February 10
, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Blackhawk Middle School, 250 S. Church Road in Bensenville. Registration costs $30 and closes
Sunday, January 21
. (Registration fees are waived for all District 2 staff sponsors and for presenters and participants who qualify for free/reduced-price meals.)
The SIT Conference is a technology conference unlike any other: hosted by kids, for kids. Students in Grades 3-12 present to their peers on the latest in technology: animation, MineCraft, Google, Spheros, 3D printing, Scratch, coding, Lego robotics, favorite apps, photo editing, drones, Makey Makey, web tools, and much, much more!.
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Fenton High School students Trisha B., Andrew K., and Max D. presented the Fenton Footpaths Project at the 2017 SIT conference. Footpaths is an interactive map of Fenton High School designed to help visitors navigate and become familiar with not only the location of the rooms in the school, but also what the inside of the rooms look like through panoramas. The project took four months for the students to complete.
At the SIT Conference, student presenters can share their tech knowledge with other students during 30-minute hands-on workshops or tech demonstrations. Students can present on their own or in teams of up to four students. All presenters must have an adult sponsor to accompany them throughout the day.
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What do you love about your child’s school?
Share you thoughts in the Illinois 5Essentials Survey!
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BSD2 FAMILIES!
Please complete the Illinois 5Essentials Survey!
Your feedback helps us celebrate our successes and focus on our areas of growth.
The online survey takes about 10 minutes, and is open through Wednesday, January 31.
Thank you!
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Following DuPage County Health Department's safety measures can reduce your chances of becoming sick.
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With the arrival of cold and flu season and with an increase in influenza-like illness reports, the DuPage County Health Department is recommending increased awareness and actions to help control and prevent the spread of influenza (flu), toward keeping our students and community safe and healthy.
To prevent widespread flu in the school,
we recommend that your child stay home from school if experiencing flu-like illness symptoms (such as fever, cough, and sore throat).
Since influenza is primarily spread by direct contact with nose and throat secretions, there are measures we can all take to reduce our chances of becoming sick with influenza and other similar infections:
- Know the signs and symptoms of the flu. Symptoms of the flu include fever (100 degrees Fahrenheit or greater), cough, sore throat, a runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, and feeling very tired. For medical questions or concerns, contact your physician.
- Your child should stay home if he/she is sick until at least 24 hours after there is no longer a fever or signs of a fever (without the use of fever-reducing medications). This will help reduce the number of people who may get infected.
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue away after use and wash your hands. If a tissue is not available, cover your mouth and nose with your sleeve, not your hand.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs spread this way.
- Do not share eating utensils or drinking containers. Persons should not share straws, cups, glasses, water bottles used during sports or recreation, etc.
- Try to avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Get your child and family vaccinated against seasonal flu. Vaccination is recommended yearly for everyone 6 months and older.
If you or your physician have any further questions, please contact the DuPage County Health Department at 630-221-7553.
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Get food for your family from Northern Illinois Food Bank on Tuesday, January 23, at Tioga
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Does your family need food?
The next Food for Families is
Tuesday, January 23
, from 4-6 p.m. at Tioga School, 212 W. Memorial Road, Bensenville.
Bensenville School District 2, in partnership with Fenton High School, the Bensenville/Wood Dale Food Pantry, and Northern Illinois Food Bank, will provide both perishable and non-perishable food items for all families in need.
Please bring a box or bags to carry food in.
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District 2 conducting free developmental screenings on Friday, January 26
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Free developmental screenings for children between 34 months and 5 years old are offered to families who live in District 2 through the North DuPage Special Education Cooperative and the District 2 Early Childhood Program.
The next screenings, which are by appointment only, are on Friday, January 26, at Tioga School, 212 W. Memorial Drive, Bensenville. Appointments for screenings are available for both dates at the following times:
- 8:30-10 a.m.
- 10-11:30 a.m.
- 12:30-2 p.m.
The 90-minute screenings are conducted by trained educators in a play-based environment and assess the child’s vision, hearing, motor development, and language skills. The child’s parent/guardian will be notified with results within two weeks of the screening
To make an appointment, call Tioga School at 630-766-2602.
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District 2 offers free dental sealant program for students in January and February
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Bensenville School District 2’s dental sealant program is a free on-site program offered in January and February to all BSD2 students.
All students qualify for a dental exam should they choose to apply for the program. The program meets the state’s dental exam requirements for students entering kindergarten, second grade, and sixth grade. Additionally, the program provides applicants who qualify for financial assistance with free dental cleaning, sealants, and fluoride treatment, as well as off-site restorative care if necessary.
A dental sealant is a clear, white or colored plastic coating put on the tops of back teeth. Most tooth decay and cavities in children occur in these areas because of pits and grooves that are hard to keep clean. A sealant coats and protects these areas to prevent decay.
In order to participate in the program, parents need to fill out the DuPage County Health Department Dental Program Sealant Agreement and return to the school’s health office.
Dependent on the school, your child will be receiving information on the Dental Sealant program and the agreement to be returned to the health office before or after the holiday. Please look for this information in your child’s backpack and make sure that the form is returned in time or your child may not be allowed to participate.
Parents will receive information on the exam results with follow-up information if needed.
The dates of clinics at the schools are as follows:
- Blackhawk Middle School: January 26
- Tioga School: January 29, 30, and 31
- W.A. Johnson School: February 5 and 6
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College of DuPage offers local ESL and citizenship classes
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College of Dupage is partnering with Bensenville School District 2, Bensenville Community Public Library, Fenton High School, and Wood Dale School District 7 to offer several local classes for English as a second language (ESL) and citizenship during its 2018 spring semester.
ESL classes will be offered at ...
- Fenton High School from 6:30-9:20 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays.
- Wood Dale School District 7 Early Childhood Center from 6:30-9:05 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays.
- Bensenville Public Library from 9:15-11:40 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Citizenship classes will be offered at Bensenville Community Public Library from 6-7:50 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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Hamdard Center to help BSD2 families apply for state benefits
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Do you need help gaining access to state benefits such as food, housing, and medical care?
Then join the Hamdard Center at Tioga School on January 16 and 31.
The Hamdard Center for Health and Human services is a not-for-profit health and social service agency that promotes the physical and emotional health and psychological well-being of individuals and families by offering hope, help, and healing.
During its upcoming visits to Tioga School, the Center will help BSD2 families with:
- Medicaid Applications
- Cash Assistance Applications
- Immigration and Legal Advocacy
- Low-Income Housing
- WIC, Child Care, and Child Support
- Food Stamp Applications
Assistance is offered by appointment from between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., and services are provided in Spanish, Hindi, Urdu, and English.
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To schedule an appointment, contact Blanca Cruz-Williams, Outreach Coordinator, at 630-766-2602 ext. 4555.
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NOW HIRING!
Substitute teachers needed in District 2
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Looking for a flexible, ever-changing work environment? Retired? Recent college grad?
Enjoy working with youth?
Why not become a substitute teacher?
District 2 is currently hiring substitute teachers, so if you have a bachelor’s degree in any subject, you are eligible to earn up to $140 per day at a nationally recognized school district, and receive paid training before your first day of teaching!
Substitute teaching is a great way to make connections, build your resume, and even continue your job search while working in a rewarding and flexible environment.
For more information, call Bensenville School District 2 at 630-766-5940, or click
here
to apply online.
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Check out the details in the flyer below, and apply online by clicking
here
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Bensenville School District 2
210 S. Church Street
Bensenville, IL 60106
630-766-5940
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